Obedience and Dog Training Classes

Train, Compete, and Play: Dog Training Classes & Events

Whether you are starting your journey with a new puppy or looking to compete at the highest level, we offer a diverse range of training opportunities tailored to every dog and owner, right here in Failsworth.

Our mission is to provide high-quality training in a supportive, fun, and social environment.

Getting started with us is easy! Newcomers are welcome to attend our Puppy and Foundation Skills classes without being a member. However, to progress further and access our full range of training sessions and advanced classes, you will need to join the club.

Our annual membership rates are £30 for a Full Membership, £45 for a Joint Membership, and £15 for Seniors (65+) or Juniors. Once you are a member, our Good Citizens classes are just £3 per session, while our other various training classes are priced individually based on the session type.

Ready to join? Download our Membership Form (PDF) OR Contact us to book!

Tailored Dog Training for Every Dog

At NHDTC, we believe in fostering a strong relationship between you and your dog. Our volunteer trainers are dedicated to helping you train your dog using positive reinforcement and motivation. Our goal is to equip you with the tools to raise a well-mannered, sociable companion, or help you reach the dizzy heights of Crufts.

Whether you're a new dog owner or looking to advance your training skills, we have a program for you:

* Royal Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course: Perfect for puppies up to 5 months old, this 6 week course covers essential puppy care, ownership and training basics. Kennel Club Puppy Foundation. £60.

* Foundation Skills: Ideal for dogs 6 months and older and new dog owners, this 4 week course provides a solid foundation in dog training methods. After 4 weeks you can switch to our rolling sessions so that upon graduating from our Foundation Skills, you can continue your training with the Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme. £55.

* Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme: Progress through Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels to achieve recognized achievements.

* Competition Obedience: For those seeking a challenge, our experienced trainers can guide you towards competing in obedience.

* Rally: A fun and addictive training sport where you learn to navigate a signed course of clever skills and exercises.

*Hoopers: A low impact and fully inclusive sport, navigating hoops, barrels and tunnels.

Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Training Scheme

In our Kennel Club Good Citizens Classes, we guide dogs and their owners through a rewarding training journey from Puppy to Gold and beyond.

 Our classes are designed to be fun and engaging, fostering a positive learning environment for both you and your canine companion. Each level builds on the last, teaching essential life skills that enhance your dog's behaviour and strengthen your bond.

Taught by experienced Instructors, your dog will learn a variety of exercises, including basic commands, recall, loose lead walking,  as well as socialisation skills and working around distractions like food and other dogs. 

With a focus on positive reinforcement, we ensure that training is enjoyable and rewarding, setting the stage for a well-behaved, happy dog. Whether you're starting with a puppy or refining an older dog’s skills, our Good Citizens Classes provide the perfect foundation for a lifelong partnership.

Competitive Obedience

Competitive obedience classes are designed to train both dogs and their handlers in the essential skills needed for success in obedience competitions. These classes typically cover a range of exercises, including heeling, sit, stay, recall, and more advanced tasks such as retrieving, distance control and scent. 

Led by experienced Instructors, the classes focus on building a solid foundation of commands, improving the dog’s focus, and enhancing the handler’s ability to communicate effectively. This structured training environment allows participants to practice in a supportive setting, making it ideal for both beginners and those already competing.

Rally Obedience

Rally classes turn modern, reward based training into a fun and fast paced game that you and your dog will love working on together. Think of it as an interactive obstacle course, where you work as a team to navigate a series of numbered signs with exercises to perform.

Led by Qualified Instructors, the classes focus on building on your foundations, increasing your dogs focus, learning what each sign means, and polishing up behaviours. This is a fantastic sport that is open to all breeds and experience levels AND is fully accessible!

Hoopers

An exciting, low impact, agility style sport. Perfect for dogs of all ages and fitness levels, including puppies and older dogs. I  also fully inclusive and accessible for the humans too! Hoopers uses smooth, flowing courses made of hoops, barrels and tunnels. It's fantastic fun, easy on the joints, and brilliant for building distance control and off lead focus.

Seasonal Workshops and Masterclasses

Throughout the year, we run specialised, seasonal workshops designed to channel your dog's natural instincts and the opportunity to try something new:

Mantrailing and Scentwork: Teach your dog to hunt out specific scents or track down a "missing person" using their incredible nose. It's the ultimate brain workout, and an amazing confidence builder for all dogs!

Frisbee (Disc Dog): Learn the foundationsof safe tracking, throwing and catching techniques, to turn a game of fetch into a dynamic, high energy team sport.

If you would like more information about our sessions, please contact us!